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Physiological Monitoring for Pilots

The Problem This Solution Solves

Pilots in multiple aircraft are experiencing unexplained physiological episodes that have resulted in deaths and loss of platforms.

The Solution

The technology solution, SPYDR, provides a platform agnostic, stand-alone ear-cup pulse oximetry device. The prototype has proved successful at generating, analyzing and recording physiological and environmental data and providing users an actionable warning of hypoxic conditions. 


The prototype demonstrated suitability of the SPYDR system for use as a physiological monitoring suite for fast jet pilots to include F-15, F-16, F-22 and A-10 aircraft.



Spotlight Labs is one of the many companies we have contracted with in a variety of focus areas.

The DIU Commercial Solutions Catalog is a compilation of both our successful and transitioned prototypes. In conjunction with our Department of Defense (DoD) partners, we have evaluated, adapted, and tested these commercial solutions to solve your organization’s AI/ML, autonomy, cyber, human systems, and space challenges.

Prototype “Success Memos,” which enable DoD and U.S. Government (USG) entities to enter into Production Other Transaction agreements without re-competing, are available through DIU.

If you work for a DoD or USG organization, these technology solutions are available for purchase right now. To learn more about whether these capabilities can meet your organization’s unique operational needs or how to acquire them, please send a direct inquiry through DIU’s Contact Us page.